1 done.

Polished off To Kill a Mockingbird before the first cup of coffee this morning. (of course, that's not crack of dawn 'round here....)

I can see why it's a favorite of so many. It's very readable. I flew through it in a few days while Morte D'Arthur sulked in its neglect. I think TKAM is a good book for its universal appeal...the story of childhood, the image of the south during that time, the feelings and issues the characters deal with, and plenty of animated dialog. What makes TKAM a great book, tho, is the craft of the storytelling. I've read too many books the past few years that have good elements, but I walk away disappointed in the story. TKAM nailed that. :-)

Thanks for recommending it!

...9 to go.

[I was looking at the booklist and think I need to expand the geography for the last few choices. Something French, Asian, or non-southern U.S., perhaps. Possibly more ancient or contemporary as well]